Part-Time Educational Support Staff at Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is seeking a caring, energetic, and student-focused individual to join our Upper School as Education Support Staff. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive connections with middle and high school students and who takes pride in supporting their growth and well-being in a multicultural learning community.

In this role, the Education Support Staff will provide supervision and guidance during after-school hours, helping to ensure a safe, structured, and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate is responsible, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to engage students while also managing logistics and supporting the daily flow of school life. A genuine enthusiasm for working with students and a commitment to INTL’s mission are essential.

This is a part-time (31% FTE), non-exempt, academic-year position that does not qualify for benefits. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., totaling 10 hours per week. The work calendar follows student attendance, meaning the position is not scheduled during school breaks, including winter, spring, fall, and summer, unless otherwise approved. While these breaks are unpaid, employment status remains active and continuous.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Your Responsibilities During the Academic Year

During the school year, you will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Students and support both the Middle School and High School during our after-school programming. In this role, you will:

• Supervise students during the end-of-day dismissal process, including Study Hall and dismissal
• Supervise the Middle School after-school study hall
• Assist with enforcing school policies and ensuring that students are safe and in the correct place
• Provide logistical support for after-school activities and events
• Support clubs and student council activities as needed
• Help de-escalate and resolve student conflicts in a calm, respectful, and solutions-oriented manner
• Act as a consistent and professional presence, serving as a positive role model for students
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and support staff to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment
• Remain informed about and aligned with school protocols, expectations, and behavioral standards

Your ability to build relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries will be essential. You’ll be expected to model maturity, responsibility, and respect, helping students feel supported and held to high standards.

What You Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will need to bring a balance of dependability, enthusiasm, and emotional intelligence. You should be:

• Responsible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tasks independently
• Friendly, approachable, and capable of forming strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, age groups, and program schedules
• Respectful and accepting of diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives
• Calm and composed under pressure, particularly in conflict-resolution scenarios
• Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful school culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with school-aged children
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm; having good general health and emotional stability is essential.
• Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
• Fluency in English for collaboration with colleagues and communication with students
• Bilingual [preferably in either French, Chinese, or German]

Join Us!

At INTL, you'll join a warm, diverse international community where students, families, and staff share a passion for global education. You’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues in an environment that promotes teamwork, cultural exchange, and personal development for both students and staff. This role goes beyond supervision—it’s about actively making a positive impact on students’ daily experiences.

Here’s how to apply

If this sounds like the job for you… we invite you to apply. Please submit a well-crafted cover letter and resume as part of your application. All applications must be accompanied by a letter of interest. To begin your application, please click the following link: If you encounter difficulty submitting your cover letter through the job board website, please email it to [email protected]. 

Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes merit-based employment decisions.  INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.